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Today in entertainment history: Nov. 20

ON THIS DAY IN 1990: Milli Vanilli held a press conference to discuss the lip-synching scandal that cost them their Grammy. Photo: Associated Press

A look at the news that made Hollywood headlines on Nov. 20.

1966: The musical “Cabaret” opened on Broadway.

1970: Kinks singer Ray Davies re-recorded one word for the single “Apeman.” The song contained the word “foggin’,” which sounded too much like an expletive.

1973: Who drummer Keith Moon collapsed twice during a concert in San Francisco, apparently because of jet lag. Guitarist Pete Townshend asked for a volunteer from the audience to finish the set — and got one.

1983: An estimated 100 million people watched the controversial ABC movie “The Day After,” which depicted the outbreak of nuclear war.

1990: The two performers known as Milli Vanilli held a press conference to discuss the lip-synching scandal that cost them their Grammy. Rob Pilatus told kids to get a good lawyer if they want to get into show business.